Silence Inspires Katie Helde ‘21 to Advocate in the Public Interest
In the grand scheme of things, Katie Helde knew that 21 days isn’t a long time to be silent. Still, when the doctor prescribed that particular course of treatment to heal her injured vocal cords, it...
Tatehona Kelly ‘22 Earns City Bar Scholarship
Last month, the New York City Bar awarded Tatehona Kelly its C. Banbridge Smith Scholarship. She earned the honor by distinguishing herself in a competitive pool for her character, intelligence, and...
No More Talking, What Are We Going to Do?
Dear St. John's Law Community, Last night, in the wake of the senseless killing of George Floyd, St. John's Law students, faculty, and staff gathered online for a virtual Dialogue Day program about...
What Must Be Done?
Dear St. John’s Law Community, In 2014, protests consumed New York City after a police officer killed Eric Garner. In the wake of those protests, St. John’s Law students and faculty came together for...
St. John’s is Home for Staten Island Campus Alumnus
All roads lead back to St. John’s University for Alfred C. Cerullo III ’83NDC, ’86L. An accomplished public servant, community activist, and lifelong resident of Staten Island, Mr. Cerullo recently...
As New York Pauses St. John’s Child Advocacy Clinic Continues Its Vital Work
Necessity can be the mother of invention and, a few weekends ago, Professor Jennifer Baum needed to help her Child Advocacy Clinic (CAC) client apply for work authorization quickly. Relieved to find...
Jay Hedges ‘21 Drafts an Arbitration Clause for Everyone
We want to explain to you how we will fix serious disagreements between us. When you use our product, you agree that we will hash out the argument outside of the courtroom. When we fix our argument...
Jennie Miller ‘20 Gives Back to Healthcare Heroes on the Frontline
A self-described “Jersey girl born and raised,” Jennie Miller has never been one to sit on the sidelines. She knew she had to do something to support her lifelong best friend, an ER nurse working on...
Jillian Gardner ‘20 Builds a Career in the Public Interest at St. John’s Law
Jillian Gardner knew she wanted to do “more.” It was calling that became increasingly resonant as the New Jersey native completed her undergraduate studies at St. Joseph’s University, where she...
U.S. News & World Report's Rise for St. John’s Graduate Programs
St. John’s University enjoyed impressive improvements in U.S. News & World Report’s recently released survey of Best Graduate Schools. St. John’s School of Law went from 77 (tied) to 74 (tied). The School of Education rose a dramatic 29 points from 134 (tied) to 105 (tied), and the part-time M.B.A. program in The Peter J. Tobin College of Business rose from 117 (tied) to 112 (tied).